The Power of Connection With Horses
An Immersive Liberty Training Retreat in Costa Rica
June 23rd - 28th, 2026
Come Back to What Truly Matters
Step away from the noise of everyday life and immerse yourself in the peaceful beauty of Costa Rica, where horses, nature, and meaningful connection come together in a deeply transformative experience.
This retreat is designed for horse lovers, equine assisted professionals, coaches, healers, and anyone longing to experience a more authentic relationship with horses and with themselves.
Surrounded by lush jungle, tropical landscapes, fresh mountain air, and the calming rhythm of nature, you will learn how to communicate with horses through liberty based connection, without force, pressure, or dependence on tack.
This is not simply a horse training clinic.
It is an opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and experience the profound shifts that happen when horses begin responding from trust, willingness, and relationship.
Learn the Language of Horses
Through the principles of The Waterhole Rituals and Liberty Training®, you will begin to understand how horses naturally communicate, bond, and establish connection within the herd.
You will learn:
• How to create trust and connection at liberty
• The foundations of relationship based communication
• How horses respond to leadership, intention, and energy
• The Entry Point of Connection and how to find the “yes” in your horse
• Bonding rituals that create willingness and partnership
• How to deepen confidence, presence, and emotional awareness around horses
Whether you are new to liberty work or experienced with horses, this retreat meets you where you are and helps you develop a deeper understanding of both horse and human behavior.
More Than Horsemanship
Many people arrive believing they are coming to learn about horses.
What they often discover is a deeper connection with themselves.
Horses respond honestly to presence, clarity, emotion, and intention. Working with them in this way often creates powerful shifts in confidence, self awareness, communication, and emotional grounding.
The experience becomes more than training.
It becomes a process of reconnection.
Experience the Beauty of Costa Rica
Your retreat takes place in the breathtaking natural beauty of Costa Rica near Lake Arenal, surrounded by rainforest, mountains, wildlife, and the peaceful energy of nature.
Comfortable accommodations, nourishing meals, and a relaxed atmosphere allow you to fully unwind and be present in the experience.
There will be space to learn, reflect, rest, explore, and reconnect with what truly matters.
Your Retreat Host and Instructor
Nancy Zintsmaster is Co-Owner of Carolyn Resnick Liberty Horsemanship, Master Trainer and Certified Instructor in The Waterhole Rituals method of Liberty Training and LHEAP (Liberty Horsemanship for Equine Assisted Professionals)
Nancy Zintsmaster has spent over a decade helping people and horses develop deeper trust, communication, and connection through liberty training and relationship based horsemanship.
Her work is rooted in The Waterhole Rituals and the understanding that true partnership with horses begins through presence, emotional awareness, and authentic communication.
Through retreats, clinics, and mentorship experiences, Nancy guides students toward creating willing relationships with horses based on trust rather than force, while also helping people reconnect with themselves through the wisdom horses naturally offer.
What Awaits You
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience designed to deepen your connection with horses, restore your nervous system, and reconnect you with the beauty of a slower, more intentional way of living.
Your Retreat Includes
🏡 Beautiful Accommodations
Stay in a stunning private home overlooking Lake Arenal and the breathtaking Arenal Volcano, surrounded by lush rainforest and the peaceful sounds of nature.
🍽 Nourishing Daily Meals
Enjoy fresh breakfasts and lunches each day made with locally sourced ingredients to support and nourish you throughout the retreat experience.
🐴 3 Day Waterhole Rituals Liberty Training Retreat
Experience hands on liberty training and connection work with Nancy Zintsmaster and her rescued horses through immersive learning, relationship based horsemanship, and self realization practices.
🌿 Time to Rest, Explore, and Integrate
Enjoy one free day to relax or explore the beauty of Costa Rica through hot springs, waterfalls, hiking, local adventures, or quiet rest in nature.
🧘 Morning Meditation With Horses
Begin each day with peaceful grounding practices alongside the horses in the calm beauty of the rainforest.
Retreat Dates
Arrive February 25, 2026
Retreat and clinic days February 26 through February 28
Free integration day March 1
Departure March 2, 2026
Retreat Investment
Special Retreat Rate: $2,895 per person
Regular Rate: $3,495 per person
Additional nights are available upon request for those wishing to extend their stay and experience more of Costa Rica.
Come experience the beauty of Pura Vida, meaningful connection, and the profound wisdom horses have to offer.
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is for you if:
• You long for a deeper connection with horses
• You are searching for a more relationship centered approach to horsemanship
• You work with people or horses and want to deepen your understanding of connection and communication
• You feel burned out, disconnected, or overwhelmed by daily life
• You want to experience liberty training in a supportive and immersive environment
• You are drawn to healing, nature, mindfulness, and personal growth
What Our Guests Are Saying
Jane L.
An Unforgettable Retreat for Learning and Renewal…
My retreat at Nan’s was the perfect blend of learning and relaxation. The horses offered a unique, lifelong learning experience, and the guest house was 5-star quality with breathtaking views, peaceful hikes, and fresh local produce. I also enjoyed a Reiki massage by Dani, and I’m still feeling the benefits a month later. I highly recommend it! “ — Jane L.
Sarah B.
"A magical experience…
Being with Nancy in Costa Rica was absolutely magical. The combination of her guidance, the beauty of the setting, and the incredible horses allowed me to go deeper in my relationship with my horse at home than I ever imagined possible.”
Janie M
"Profoundly impactful…
The beauty of Costa Rica, the kindness of Nancy, and the wisdom of the Waterhole Rituals opened my eyes to a whole new way of being with my horse. I left feeling grounded, clear, and deeply inspired."
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